Irish coastline is a cradle of human and natural history
This week, Stephen follows in the footsteps of WB Yeats and explores the hidden joys found along the meandrous coastal roads of Grange in Co Sligo
Joys of our Wild Atlantic Way - Take on Nature
Fairy bridges and eider ducks frame Donegal’s magnificent coastline
The colourful wagtail graces our rivers but it can’t keep still - Take on Nature
Irish folklore suggests a wagtail’s presence near your doorstep brings good fortune and prosperity
A fruitful tree of myth and magic - Take on Nature
As we edge towards the lengthening shadows of summer’s end, the rowan will soon thin out
Meadowsweet’s frothy blossoms brighten our verges, standing tall on centuries of legend and lore - Take on Nature
Stephen writes in praise of this distinctive and distinguished summer offering
A saintly bird on Donegal’s shore - Take on Nature
Getting close to oystercatchers during a stay in Dunfanaghy
The Irish stoat, the feisty predator of our laneways - Take on Nature
Stephen Colton encounters a stoat and a sparrowhawk, two of Ireland’s fiercest hunters
Places of ‘pastoral asylum’ - Take on Nature
The countryside is now thriving, with things seen and unseen
Wildlife is always close by - Take on Nature
Many joys of the natural world are to be found locally, and don’t require us to travel far
Sharing the wonder of a pup’s eye view of the world
Inspired by his new canine friend Oisín, Stephen Colton reflects on the beauty of our surroundings
Is there a greater force of nature than the dandelion? - Take on Nature
From its medical purposes to culinary value Stephen Colton ponders the resilience of the dandelion
Nature’s timing is finely tuned for spring - Take on Nature
The pink-white hue of ‘lady’s smock’ or cuckoo flower is beginning to ‘paint the meadows with delight’
Take on Nature: From Mullaghmore to the high Arctic
A recent wild wander in Co Sligo featured plenty of winged companions
Spring’s arrival confirmed by brighter days - Take on Nature
As we travel through spring, it’s important to enjoy what the season has to offer